Lawncrest Branch

Consent at Any Age: Talking about consent with children and tweens begins in 1 hour. It isn't too late to register- https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/104754

Its not too late! Register for Consent at Any Age: Talking about consent with children and tweens. https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/104754

Lawncrest Library presents Consent at Any Age: Talking about consent with children and tweens. More information and the registration link for this free, online program can be found here- https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/104754

Provide Input and Spread the Word about the Philly Tree Plan- Parks & Recreation Community Engagement Hub will remain open through June 2021. The City and partners are developing a strategic plan for Philly's trees that will identify long-term goals with a roadmap to achieving them.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is hiring lifeguards for the summer 2021 pool season. https://www.phila.gov//find-a-job-or-i/become-a-lifeguard/

Today is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania. You can register through the Pennsylvania Department of State's online application. https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov//VoterRegistrationAppli. If you need computer access, we're open from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. There are also several Satellite Election Offices available throughout the City. https://www.phila.gov/2020-09-29-visit-a-satellite-electio/

An election notice regarding a change of polling place location for Ward 35, Division 07 was posted on the exterior of the Lawncrest Library. The anticipated new location is St. Williams Memorial Hall at 6200 Rising Sun Avenue. The hearing is to be held October 7th 2020 at the Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Hall F.

An election notice regarding a change of polling place location for Ward 35, Divisions 04, 05, and 32 was posted on the exterior of the Lawncrest Library. The anticipated new location is Cedar Grove Christian Academy at 6445 Bingham Street. The hearing is to be held October 7th 2020 at the Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Hall F.

It's important that every Philadelphian be counted! If you haven't completed the 2020 Census, there's still time! If you have, Thank you!

We are now open for browsing and computer usage Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Masks are required to enter the building and we ask that you keep visits to 30 minutes to help maintain safe occupancy limits and allow for safe social distancing. Our drop box is open 24/7 for material returns. We ask that all material, even during open hours be placed in the drop box. Returned material is quarantined a minimum of 7 days prior to handling. Want to r...equest material? Place a reserve through the online catalog (remember to select Lawncrest as your pick-up location) or give us a call. Staff is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. for phone reference, to help place reserves, and schedule material appointments. Check out the Library's Services page for additional information.

Confused about the phases and what the City's "Safer at Home" plan means for Philadelphia? Updated guidance and restrictions can be found here.

PhillyCAM is offering a series of virtual workshops to help keep your creative muscle active during this time. Classes are free and open to the public and cover topics like tools for editing video at home; production planning from your home studio; and recording good audio at home. Follow the link for the full list and registration instructions.

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, all Free Library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. As Philadelphia moves to the yellow phase of reopening, many programs are proceeding virtually, and we are preparing to increase select Library services. Learn more: http://ow.ly/kEdM50A1PAU

Time sensitive! If you receive SNAP assistance and you lost food during a power outage or flood, tell the welfare office right away. You may qualify for replacement benefits. You must ask within 10 days of when your food spoiled. Contact your local welfare office or the Philadelphia Customer Service Center at (215) 560-7226. If your power is still off, call PECO at (800) 841-4141 to make sure PECO knows.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society invites you to its free Beginner Food Growing Workshop Series, Mondays at 4 pm. The series is a crash course in food growing. All are welcome. Today's topic is Know Your Soil. Visit their events page for more information and to register.

So you mailed-in a ballot, but you're unsure it's been received? Visit the link below to verify it's been recorded.

Did you register to vote by mail, but hold your ballot too long? You have a variety of options to make your vote count. The deadline to receive ballots by mail has been extended, but the ballot must be postmarked today. Also, a number of polling sites are collecting mail-in ballots. The Office of the City Commissioners posted a list of locations.